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Las Vegas, Other Resort Cities Bear Brunt of Federal Travel Cuts

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That’s despite reports of a sharp downturn in business from the federal government. Major decreases were also seen in Honolulu (down 88 percent) and Orlando (down 100 percent). In September, the National Guard Association of the United States (NGAUS) held its annual conference in Honolulu. We’re talking about where the U.S.

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Air Transporters Urge Better Tracking in Wake of Missing Flight 370

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In a recent expedition from San Diego to Honolulu conducted by the Sea Education Association, 38 scientists, sailors, and students hand-counted nearly 70,000 pieces of plastic and other debris gathered from 118 net tows along the way. Air France 447 brought similar issues to light a few years ago, and some progress was made. “In

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The Headaches of Thanksgiving Travel: Could They Happen Year-Round?

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A new report from the U.S. Travel Association raises concerns about potentially dire effects of infrastructure problems on the travel industry. Where you’ll feel the pain: The report states that one in five domestic flights are already delayed. According to the USA Today report, a big factor is industry consolidation.